It's More than Music! It's a Way to Release Stress.

    /24-7PressRelease/ - WASHINGTON, DC, March 16, 2007 - Snatam Kaur, world-renowned sacred chant/new age artist, brings her Celebrate Peace World Tour to the East Coast. Snatam Kaur will be performing live in Washington D.C. on March 28th accompanied by the soaring signature guitar playing of GuruGanesha and the world/fusion tabla rhythms of Manish Vyas. With music that combines traditions of East and West, these performances are more than music! They provide participants with a way to release the stress of daily life and experience peace and joy within themselves. "Snatam Kaur, has a voice like an angelic bell—it rings through the mind's distractions to soothe and soften the soul. Her music has the ability to bring light to the darker places within ourselves." says Leanne Wood of Sacred Sounds Radio.

Stress is a huge topic of conversation in today's fast-paced world. How to avoid stress; how to relieve stress; what happens to our bodies and minds when there's too much stress in our lives. It's funny...The more we talk about stress, the more we stress! What if, instead of talking about stress, we sing for peace! Snatam Kaur, talks about how singing can help. "My mother was my first music teacher. She showed me that music is much more than just singing; that it can be a tool to help us overcome challenges of life. Yogi Bhajan taught me that when we chant, the energies of sacred sound move up the spine and rejuvenate and energize a person physically, mentally, and spiritually. In stressful times, I sing as a way to release emotions."

Dr. Ranjie Singe, author of the book Powerful Self-Healing Techniques, found that chanting causes the release of the hormone melatonin. In many studies, low melatonin levels have been shown to lead to depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Years ago, Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School observed that chanting helps to cause reduction of heart beat, brain waves and respiration - also known as the "relaxation response." On an energetic level, Dr. David Shananoff-Khalsa has found that reciting some specific sacred mantras enables the tongue to stimulate the acupuncture meridians inside the mouth balancing the flow of chi through the body - especially the pineal gland - thus helping the body to relieve stress.

Inspiring people from all walks of life, all cultures and faiths; Snatam Kaur, has significantly impacted the world; bringing a deep, spiritual, healing experience of peace to sold-out audiences worldwide. One fan says, "The music was so soothing and beautiful, her voice penetrated every part of my heart and was an indescribable feeling - especially for someone like me that has never heard kirtan." People who attend Snatam Kaur's concerts laugh, cry, dance and experience inner joy like never before. ''Rarely do you hear a voice so pure. To see her live is an experience unparalleled and unique. I left the concert feeling that only love exists. I am so happy to discover this rare jewel and share her music with my listeners,'' says Gary Goldberg, host of ''In the Spirit'' on WRPI, an NPR affiliate in Troy, N.Y.

"Our number one mission on the Celebrate Peace Tour is peace in the heart and peace in the homes. The best way I can share this message of peace is through what I know best - the mixture of sacred chant, music and yoga. Our sponsor, Peace Cereal, who not only makes yummy and healthy cereal, but also works hard to support people and businesses who spread peace on the planet, have helped to support this tour and its message. The greatest point in our concerts comes when people begin to experience that peace is possible through their own prayers and projections. There is a moment of magical silence and unmistakable inner empowerment. That is our collective 'A-Ha' moment."

Snatam Kaur will be performing at Bella Faccia (6521 Chillum Place, NW) on Wednesday, march 28th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. The upcoming concert will bring songs from Snatam Kaur's latest release, Anand, and GuruGanesha's new CD, Pure Ganesh, to life. Tickets are available online at http://www.SpiritVoyage.com or at the door.

For press kits, more information about the Celebrate Peace World Tour, related events and additional resources, go to http://www.spiritvoyage.com.

For interviews, please contact Guru Simrat Khalsa at 888-735-4800 or via email at [email protected].

About Snatam Kaur

Snatam Kaur is one of the most popular New Age artists of our time, selling over 50,000 albums a year. You'll find enthusiastic press about her music everywhere from the Houston Chronicle to the Hindustani Times and she's been featured on the cover of New Age publications such as the Light Connection and the Body Mind Spirit Guide. Her CDs of Sikh-inspired chants ranked in the New Age Retailer's Top 20 in 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2005, Snatam was the only artist to place three albums in the Top 20.

An international favorite with fans across the U.S, Europe, Asia, South America and the South Pacific, Snatam Kaur performs at over 100 venues each year, from the Bahamas to Singapore. One fan spoke for all when he admitted, "We come to Snatam's concerts to experience the beautiful atmosphere her voice creates, to heal and grow."

Snatam Kaur, whose father was a manager for the Grateful Dead, has an amazing ability to transform traditional chants into a contemporary sound that appeals to the modern ear and awakens an ancient yearning in the soul. Sacred Sounds Radio calls her music "spiritually uplifting and deeply soul cleansing." Ram Dass, celebrated author of Be Here Now, says that "in Snatam's voice...there is purity, clarity, and love."

Dressed in distinctive Sikh garb, Snatam Kaur embodies the Sikh message of strength through inner serenity. She is an ambassador for 3HO (a United Nations affiliate), and is deeply committed to supporting the U.N.'s Peace Resolution through her ongoing Celebrate Peace Tour. While traveling the world on tour, she also brings music, yoga, and meditation to hospices, juvenile detention centers, and schools she visits along the way. Snatam Kaur's music and mission are sponsored by Peace Cereal, Spirit Voyage, and the 3HO Foundation.

For interviews, please contact Guru Simrat Khalsa at 888-735-4800 or via email at [email protected].

About GuruGanesha Singh

GuruGanesha Singh, originally from Boston, was born into a family full of music and dance having both a father and mother in show business. At 8 yrs old, GuruGanesha received his first guitar as a gift from his cousin, a guitarist on the Ed Sullivan Show. This is where his marriage to music truly started.

GuruGanesha pursued music in college, joining a rock band named Cat's Cradle that eventually was signed to a record contract by Peer Southern Music. The band toured extensively often opening for big time bands such as the Allman Brothers and Sha Na Na and was eventually signed by Peer Southern Music. When the rock and roll explosion hit in the 1960's, GuruGanesha was inspired by bands such as The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead. "Jerry Garcia was my first Guru," GuruGanesha says. "Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead gave him his first experience of elevated consciousness through music."

GuruGanesha embraced the Sikh traditions at age 22 and has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years under the guidance of his spiritual teacher, Yogi Bhajan. In 1972, GuruGanesha took his first, life-changing Kundalini yoga and meditation class at Clark University. As he heard a Guru Ram Das chant being played on the guitar, tears of joy poured down his cheeks and he felt a deep connection with himself and the universe. After this profound experience, GuruGanesha transitioned from rock to devotional music and moved to a Sikh community near Washington DC. "It was the music that brought me into the community," GuruGanesha said.

GuruGanesha Singh presently tours the world with Snatam Kaur and Manish Vyas on their Celebrate Peace Tour, delighting audiences with his unmitigated joy and signature guitar work. On tour, he also teaches Prosperity Workshops where he offers his combined experience and learning from the broad spectrum of both his professional and spiritual life.

About Manish Vyas

Manish Vyas is a unique phenomenon in the world of fusion music. A talented multi-instrumentalist and singer, he has emerged as both an extraordinary artist. Realizing his talent at an early age, his mother initiated him into 'Tabla' when he was nine. A few years of basic instruction led him to the feet of Maestro, Ustad Allarakha in Mumbai where his training continued for a further five years. During this time, Manish was also exposed to a totally new genre of music - namely World and Fusion - through meeting a variety of musicians from around the world.

A dedicated involvement with these world musicians, in addition to Manish's undoubted talents and versatility eventually brought him into the international limelight. Most noted is his collaboration with Prem Joshua; first as a band member, and then as the successful fusion duo, 'East West Alchemy.' Together they shared a musical partnership of over 15 years and toured extensively in Europe, USA, India, Israel and Singapore. In addition to being a performer and recording artist, Manish is also held in high regard as a composer with a talent for creating beautiful melodies and the world renouned sacred chant artist, Deva Premal, has featured many of his compositions in her CD's.

Manish's ability to blend his talents together with many forms of world music has brought him not only the appreciation of music lovers throughout the globe, but also to the eye of world-renowned celebrities in the music field. The year 2002 was particularly special, with Manish being invited by Sir Paul MacCartney to play at his wedding in Ireland as part of the Celtic Raga's Band. In addition he has performed in front of Anoushka Shankar, and Ringo Star to name a few.

With a fan base of both young and old, East and West, Manish Vyas has touched and inspired people in every corner of the globe and continues to bring his unique form of creativity forward with his participation in Snatam Kaur's Celebrate Peace World Tour.

About Peace Cereal

Peace Cereal was introduced by Golden Temple in 1997 as a way to support a more loving planet. It was an instant success, and has grown from four delicious flavors to twelve varieties. More importantly, Peace Cereal has an organically good idea to share. They believe peace begins at the grassroots level, one person at a time. If people can discover deep inner peace, they can create more peaceful working environments, homes and communities.

Golden Temple, the parent company, is privately owned by a nonprofit organization and was founded by Yogi Bhajan. Golden Temple started Peace Cereal with the wisdom of 30 years of creating quality natural cereals. As a result, they have always used organic oats and spices and made sure their products were certified Grown and Processed without genetic engineering.

In 2002, they added three cereals specially formulated to make "Heart Sense." In addition to our concern with your good health, they are also concerned with others. Golden Temple hosts the annual Socially Responsible Business Awards breakfast, honoring socially responsible businesses in the natural foods industry.

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